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Echo Valley
Foundation Free Camps > Echo Valley
Availability:

Echo Valley facilities are not available during the months of May through mid-August.

 
Site DrawingCampsite Drawing

 Cell phones do not work in the Canyon.  
Long distance calls may be made with calling cards from available pay phone.

Capacity:

288 total beds (Cabins are heated but not air-conditioned)

Cabin Cabin Arrangements  
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 Sixteen beds each (8 upper and 8 lower bunks) with bathrooms that have two lavatories, two commodes, and two showers 96
2 Four beds (2 upper and 2 lower bunks) and a bathroom with shower 4
5a Two beds (1 upper and 1 lower bunk) and a bathroom with shower 2
6 Sixteen beds (8 upper and 8 lower bunks) with two bathrooms, each with one commode, one shower, and two lavatories.  One bathroom is ADA accessible. 16
A - H Fourteen beds each (7 upper and 7 lower bunks) and bathrooms with two lavatories, one commode, and one shower.  Cabins B and C are ADA accessible 112
I and J Twenty beds each (10 upper and 10 lower bunks) and bathrooms with two lavatories, two commodes, and two showers 40
K and L Four beds (2 upper and 2 lower bunks)  in each cabin.  The two cabins share a bathroom/shower 8
M and N Four  beds (2 upper and 2 lower bunks) in each cabin.  The two cabins share a bathroom/shower 8
Headquarters Separate building has a small office, infirmary, and sleeping quarters with two beds (1 upper and 1 lower bunk and private bathroom with shower) for a nurse or health-care provider. These rooms are air-conditioned. 2
 
Echo Valley Bunk BedsEcho Valley Ranch House Facing Frio River
 
Kitchen:
The kitchen has a commercial LP gas range (eight burners, two conventional ovens, and a grill), a double LP gas convection oven, a holding oven, a large pantry, a reach-in refrigerator, a walk-in refrigerator, a walk-in freezer, an ice machine, and a commercial mixer.  A dishwashing machine is available as well as a three-well sink for scrubbing  pots and pans.

The kitchen is supplied with plates, cups, bowls, tumblers, flatware, and serving pieces.  A steam table/serving counter accommodates cafeteria-style serving.  Food preparation utensils and containers are well-stocked, including large spoons, forks, ladles, spatulas, tongs, sharp knives, large bowls, sheet pans, roasting pans, a coffee maker, pitchers, muffin pans, funnels, strainer/colander, whisk, etc.

  • Please do not use disposable products such as paper plates, plastic cups, tableware, etc.

  • Plan to bring all consumable goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish towels, soap, cleaning supplies, etc.

  • Please plan to haul your garbage to a dumpster located on the property. 

  • BBQ barrels are available, but you must bring your own charcoal, firewood, and starter.

 
Dining:

Inside dining is available at round tables in the Ranch House.  This enclosed dining space doubles as a meeting area.  The inside dining area is heated but not air-conditioned. 

The covered open-air patio can also be used for dining or activities.

Covered, open-air patio Inside dining - Ranch House.

 
Pavilion:

Frog Sullivan PavilionThe Frog Sullivan Pavilion seats 300 for covered open-air meetings, worship, skits, and presentations.

 
Waterfront:
At the primary waterfront area, the water is quiet, but deep and safe only for competent swimmers.  "Pebble Beach," a short distance upstream, gradually slopes to water about four feet deep.  The shallows there are suitable for wading.
  • A certified lifeguard must supervise all waterfront activity.
  • While fishing, please observe our "catch and release" policy.
  • Canoes are available. Personal flotation devices are furnished and must be worn in the canoes.
 
Recreation:
  • Two tennis courts, a basketball court, two sand volleyball courts, a softball diamond, a playing field, and a frisbee golf course are available.  You must provide your own sports equipment.

  • An outdoor pavilion for activities is available. 
  • Hiking trails are nearby.
  • A camp fire ring is located near the river adjacent to the ranch house.  Please bring your own firewood.
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P. O. Box 290670, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0670
Phone: 830-792-1210  Fax: 830-257-3137
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